Drainage
Drain rodding across London
Specialist drain rodding as part of our 24/7 drainage service. Same fixed pricing, same 30 to 60 minute target response, same 12-month guarantee.
Traditional mechanical rodding clearance for blockages that don't justify the jetting truck. Faster to dispatch, cheaper to run, often enough.
What we clear with rods
Soft blocks in WC pans, gulleys, manholes and shared soil stacks. Manual screw-action and corkscrew rod heads, run from the nearest access point. CCTV follow-up if the block returns within 30 days at no extra charge.
When rodding is the right call
Slow drainage but not fully blocked
Earlier intervention; rods clear it before it backs up properly.
WC pan blocked with paper / wipes
Two or three rod passes usually clear without jetting.
Outside gulley overflowing in rain
Leaves and grit in the trap. Rod and flush.
Shared stack on a converted flat
Rod from the rodding eye; less disruptive than jetting in a leaseholder block.
What it costs (indicative)
Most rod-only clearances complete inside the one-hour minimum labour charge. If rodding doesn't clear it, jetting quote is given on the spot. Full pricing.
When to call us
- ✔ Drains are slow to clear but not yet backing up.
- ✔ A WC keeps blocking despite the usual fixes.
- ✔ An outside gulley overflows in heavy rain.
- ✔ You want a cheaper option before committing to the jetting truck.
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30 to 60 minute response across every London borough. Gas Safe registered. 12-month workmanship guarantee.
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30 to 60 minute response across every London borough. Gas Safe registered. 12-month workmanship guarantee.